Outpatient Coder

Dayton Children's Hospital; Rome Township (OH); Remote; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking an Outpatient Coder to enhance their reimbursement processes. This full-time role offers the flexibility of working from home while ensuring accurate diagnosis and procedural coding for various services. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in health information technology, with relevant certifications to support their expertise. Join a dedicated team focused on improving patient care through precise coding practices, and enjoy a rewarding career in a vital sector of health services.

Qualifications

• 2+ years coding experience required.
• RHIT/RHIA certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supports reimbursement goals through accurate coding.
• Examines medical documentation for coding assignments.

Skills

Diagnosis and procedural coding

Electronic medical documentation interpretation

Claim submission

Education

A.A.S. in Health Information Technology

B.S. in Health Information Management

Job description

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Job Details:

• Under general supervision of the Coding Manager, supports Dayton Children's reimbursement goals through accurate and timely diagnosis and procedural coding for emergency department, specialty clinics, inpatient, observation, outpatient surgery, and outpatient ancillary services.
• Examines and interprets electronic medical documentation to assign and report appropriate diagnostic and procedural codes for clean claim submission.

Facility: Work From Home - Ohio

Department: HIM - Hospital Coding

Schedule: Full time, 40 hours/week

Shift: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm (flexible), no weekends or holidays

Education:

• A.A.S. in Health Information Technology (required)
• B.S. in Health Information Management (preferred)

Experience:

• 2+ years coding experience (required)
• RHIT/RHIA certification (preferred)
• CCS or CCS-P certification (required)
• CPC certification (preferred)
• CCA certification (preferred, considered with strong coding experience)

Certification/License Requirements:

• CCA: Certified Coding Associate - American Health Information Management Association
• CCS: Certified Coding Specialist - American Health Information Management Association

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Health Care Provider

Industries: Hospitals and Health Care